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Women's Cork Platform Jelly Sandals from Mexico

These transparent jelly sandals feature a thick cork platform base for height and comfort, with uppers made almost entirely of PVC plastic exceeding 90% external surface area. The flexible rubber outer sole contacts the ground, and no foxing band overlaps the upper, fitting precisely under HTS 6402.99.25.90 for plastic-uppered footwear on cork bases. They are casual summer shoes, not protective or sports-oriented.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

22.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify upper material composition via lab testing to confirm over 90% rubber/plastics external surface area, excluding reinforcements

• Provide detailed photos and specs showing cork base/platform and absence of foxing band to avoid reclassification

• Label footwear clearly with country of origin and material content; common pitfall is mismeasuring external surface area